Stanton St John, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stanton St John, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Stanton St John
Stanton St John is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Oxford, Oxfordshire. Situated at an elevation of 330 feet on the eastern slope of hills, it offers a unique landscape in a slight saddle between two prominent hills, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and environmental development.
Population: 467 (2021) · Area: 10.9 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: https://www.stantonstjohn.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £507,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stanton St John.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stanton St John.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Stanton St John based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Stanton St John.
- - 1 Hillcraft Road Stanton St John OX33 1EZ
Demolition of existing single-storey side extension / garage, subdivision of land and erection of a new two-storey self-build dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Rectory Farm Pound Lane Stanton St John OX33 1HF
Variation of condition 1 (Temporary Permissions) and 2 (Temporary Permissions) on application ref. P20/S2644/FUL (Continued use of land for stationing caravans occupied by seasonal agricultural worker
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-05
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A brief summary of Stanton St John in Oxfordshire
Stanton St John is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Oxford, Oxfordshire. Situated at an elevation of 330 feet on the eastern slope of hills, it offers a unique landscape in a slight saddle between two prominent hills, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and environmental development. The settlement has a population of approximately 467 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Stanton St John covers an area of approximately 10.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Stanton St John show an average sale price of £507,860, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stanton St John a particularly low-crime area.
Stanton St John has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stanton St John, Forest Hill, Beckley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stanton St John includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holly Wood SSSI, Stanton Great Wood SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stanton St John planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.stantonstjohn.com/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Stanton St John
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Stanton St John. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Stanton St John.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stanton St John were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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